Senior Health Update Archives - Page 18 of 45

Social isolation linked to increased inflammation

Social isolation is a widespread issue in the United States. Research has shown that social isolation has links with an increased risk of disease and premature death. A recent study identifies an association between social...

Heart attacks declined during lockdowns, reduced pollution likely a key factor

A large body of evidence shows that air pollution increases the risk of acute cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes, in susceptible people. A new study links reduced pollution in the United States...

Genetic evidence links vitamin D deficiency to mortality risk in some

Researchers conducted a study to see whether genetic predisposition to high vitamin D levels affects overall health. They found that genetic predisposition to higher vitamin D levels reduces all-cause mortality by 30% in people with...

Anxiety disorders: Does physical activity reduce risk?

People who participated in Sweden’s ultra-long cross-country ski competition developed significantly fewer anxiety disorders over time than a control group. Male and female skiers both experienced a reduced risk of future anxiety disorders. High-performing female...

Gut bacteria may accumulate drugs, which could change their efficacy

A laboratory study that appears in NatureTrusted Source found that gut bacteria can accumulate common drugs, which may alter bacterial function and activity and decrease the effectiveness of drugs. The clinical significance of these findings is unknown....

Algorithm spots early signs of Alzheimer’s with almost 100% accuracy

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) often precedes the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Functional MRI (fMRI) scans can capture subtle signs of MCI, but they are difficult to interpret. Lithuanian researchers have developed a deep learning algorithm...

High levels of stress hormones may raise risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease

The body’s hormonal response to experiencing stress is a natural function that humans and animals have in common. Excessive levels of stress hormones, such as norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine, and cortisol can adversely affect people’s health....